Latest Mining Finance News

Carnaby Resources has released a compelling Pre-Feasibility Study and maiden Ore Reserve for its Greater Duchess Copper Gold Project, outlining a 12-year mine life with strong financial metrics and a near-term production target.

Vertex Minerals has renegotiated a $3 million loan and secured an additional $1.5 million facility to support underground development and gold production at its Reward Gold Mine, aiming to repay from positive cash flow in 2026.

Avenira Limited has obtained a $5 million unsecured loan to fund key mining projects and maintain working capital while awaiting a strategic investment approval.

Brightstar Resources has completed a US$120 million senior secured bond issue, complementing a recent A$193 million equity raise, to fully fund its Goldfields Project and advance the Sandstone Project towards final investment decision.

Manuka Resources has locked in a US$30 million senior secured loan facility with Nebari to refinance debt and fund production at its Wonawinta and Canbelego mines, positioning itself to capitalise on the current precious metals cycle.

Minbos Resources has locked in a US$16 million debt facility from South Africa’s IDC to fund the next phase of its Cabinda Phosphate Fertilizer Plant construction, marking a key milestone for the project’s development.

AuMEGA Metals has confirmed a $30 million oversubscribed financing led by Condire Investors to fund expanded drilling and exploration in Newfoundland. The capital raise is structured in two tranches, with the first closing expected in early March and the second pending shareholder approval.

Anax Metals has released an updated Definitive Feasibility Study for its Whim Creek Copper Project, confirming robust economics with a pre-tax NPV of A$501 million and an IRR of 98%, underpinned by a 10-year mine life and rapid payback.

Minerals 260 has locked in a $220 million strategic funding deal with Franco-Nevada, boosting development and de-risking the Bullabulling Gold Project in Western Australia. This marks Franco-Nevada’s largest Australian investment to date.

Caravel Minerals has secured non-binding Letters of Interest from Finnish and German export credit agencies, marking a significant step in financing its Caravel Copper Project. This European backing complements a diversified funding strategy as the company moves towards a Final Investment Decision.

Stavely Minerals has locked in a $500,000 unsecured director loan facility to fund its 2026 Scoping Study targeting copper, gold, and silver production. This non-dilutive funding move underscores confidence from within the board as the company advances key projects.

GreenTech Metals has appointed James Rattenbury as CEO to spearhead development of its Munni Munni platinum group metals project, signalling a strategic push in the West Pilbara mining hub.